Horizon Zero Dawn leads the nominations for the 21st D.I.C.E. Awards

Horizon Zero Dawn leads the pack with 10 nominations for the 21st D.I.C.E. Awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. The show will be co-hosted by Greg Miller, co-founder of internet video show and podcast Kinda Funny, and Jessica Chobot of Nerdist News. Voting begins for the winners on Friday, January 12 at 5pm PST.

The Awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on February 22 at the end of the week-long industry gathering, the 2018 D.I.C.E. Summit, and will be live-streamed.

“Congratulations to all the 2017 nominees – an amazing list of diverse experiences that really embody the creative ambitions and achievements that define our industry,” said Meggan Scavio, President, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. “I want to thank our passionate jury panelists that dedicate their time and expertise to drive our peer process and distinguish the best of the best in interactive entertainment.”

Sixty-eight of the most exciting games from 2017 received a nomination. Horizon Zero Dawn leads the group with 10 total nominations. Several games received multiple nods, including: The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wildwith 6 nominations; Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and Cupheadwith 5 nominations; and Gorogoa, PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, Super Mario Odysseywhich received 4 nominations each. Nominees for the evening’s top prize, Game of the Year, are: Cuphead; Horizon Zero Dawn; PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS; Super Mario Odyssey; and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.